[Report 1937] / Medical Officer of Health, Maldon Port Health Authority.

  • Maldon (England). Port Health Authority.
Date:
1937
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Credit: [Report 1937] / Medical Officer of Health, Maldon Port Health Authority. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Hygiene of Crews’ Spaces. Table J. Nationality of Vessel Number inspected during 1937. Defects of Original Construction. Structural Defects through wear and tear. Diet, Vermin and other Conditions prejudicial to health. British 96 None None None Other Nations 33 None None None VII. Food Inspection. (1) No food other than wheat and eels are imported to the Port, and consequently no action under the Public Health (Preservatives in Food) Regulations, 1925 to 1927, the Public Health (Imported Food) Regulations, 1937, and the Public Health (Imported Milk) Regulations, 1926, has been necessary. (2) The shellfish beds in the river comprise winkle beds on the various mud flats, and oyster layings in Mersea, Tollesbury and Thurslet Creeks. They are not in my opinion liable to pollution. No action has been taken under the Public Health (Shellfish) Regulations, 1934, or the Public Health (Cleansing of Shellfish) Act, 1932. Shellfish from layings in the district are marketed at Billingsgate and a few winkles locally. (3) No samples of food have been submitted for examination. I am, Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, J. L. R. PHILIP